Clinical Integration of Vitamin C Science Essentials

The Vitamin C Institute for Clinical Integration (VCICI) is thrilled to unveil our pioneering certification program, designed to provide a deeper understanding and insight into the profound impact of Vitamin C therapies across diverse medical specialties. Join us in exploring the intricacies of this essential nutrient and harnessing its transformative potential in patient care. Who Should Attend:

• Experienced Practitioners: Healthcare professionals already utilizing Vitamin C Therapy (VCT) who are looking to deepen their expertise and amplify their clinical outcomes. This includes experts in infectious diseases, emergency medicine, surgery and trauma, functional medicine, regenerative medicine, cosmetic, aesthetic and anti-aging medicine, integrative oncology, dentistry, wound management, pain management, mental health, addiction recovery, women’s health, and veterinary care.
• New to Integrative Medicine: Healthcare providers new to complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine eager to embrace the clinical use of Vitamin C. Ideal for those wishing to enhance traditional and non-traditional adjuvant therapies, this program empowers practitioners to revolutionize their treatment protocols and elevate patient care across multiple disciplines with the powerful benefits of Vitamin C.

Learning Objectives Understanding Vitamin C’s Role in Health and Disease: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how Vitamin C influences human health and its pivotal role in disease prevention and management. Review historical data, case studies, and published literature to understand the evolution of dosing and therapeutic protocols and applications for various conditions. Exploring Vitamin C’s Multifaceted Functions: Delve into the extensive functions of Vitamin C, from its antioxidant and pro-oxidant properties to its role as a cofactor in over 150 metabolic processes. Understand the association between ROS, NETs, redox balance, and Vitamin C requirements, as well as the factors contributing to hypovitaminosis C. Maintaining Optimal Ascorbate Levels: Learn how to maintain optimal physiological ascorbate levels and understand the association of ascorbemia on intravenous applications for chronic conditions. Bioavailability and Tolerability: Comprehend the critical differences between various forms of Vitamin C, and how these differences relate to bioavailability and tolerability, ultimately affecting patient experience and clinical outcomes. Therapeutic Applications in Medicine and Dentistry: Discover the extensive therapeutic potential of Vitamin C across a wide range of conditions and medical disciplines. This includes its application in managing infectious diseases, cancer support, and enhancing outcomes in surgical settings. Learn how Vitamin C plays a crucial role in functional and regenerative medicine, anti-aging treatments, and mental health support. Understand its benefits for sleep disorders, chronic fatigue, vaccine injuries, metabolic syndrome, gastrointestinal health, ocular health, skin health, addiction and recovery, wound healing, inflammation and pain management, and stem cell therapy. Additionally, explore the critical connection between oral health and systemic health, and how Vitamin C can be integrated into dental care practices. Practical Surgical Applications: Understand the practical use of Vitamin C in surgical settings, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative applications to enhance outcomes and accelerate healing. Non-Invasive Medical and Aesthetic Procedures: Discover how to integrate Vitamin C into non-invasive medical and aesthetic procedures to improve patient results and satisfaction. Stacking and Sequencing with Adjuvant Therapies: Learn the best practices for combining Vitamin C with other traditional and non-traditional adjuvant therapies to maximize therapeutic efficacy. Discover accuracy vs. approximation and how to properly monitor administration for optimal efficacy. Safety, Potential Side Effects, and Contraindications: Gain insights into the safety profile of high-dose Vitamin C, potential side effects, and contraindications to ensure safe and effective treatment.   Understanding the Synergy of the Original Orthomolecular Oral and IV Protocol: Discover why this combination is critical for achieving optimal clinical outcomes, particularly in cases of cancer, Lyme disease, EBV, and other severe chronic conditions. Learn about the vital importance of integrating high-dose oral and intravenous Vitamin C treatments, and master the best approaches to implement this protocol across various conditions for maximum therapeutic efficacy. Recommended Treatment Protocols: Master recommended treatment protocols to improve patient experience and compliance. Discover therapeutic applications designed to enhance and augment clinical outcomes, mitigate side effects, reduce bacterial burdens, accelerate healing, manage pain and opioid dependency, ameliorate and resolve underlying acute infectious conditions, keep chronic infections at bay, and enhance cancer therapy outcomes. This comprehensive program is designed to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to harness the full potential of Vitamin C therapies, leading to improved patient care and clinical success. Course Features:

• Interactive Learning: Each part concludes with a Q&A session, providing an opportunity to ask questions and deepen your understanding.
• Cost: Current VCICI Members: $1300 (with $200 discount) Non-Members: $1500
• Certification Requirements: A Certificate of Completion will be issued to those who:
  • Complete the entire series
  • Pass the final exam with an 80% pass rate
  • Provide at least 3 case studies
  • Upon fulfilling these requirements, participants will receive a digital, print-ready certificate and be listed in the Patient Referral Database as a fellow.

Schedule and Registration: The 12-hour certification course is divided into 4 parts, each session lasting 3 hours with a 15-minute intermission and a Q&A session at the end. Each subsequent session will provide a brief recap of the previous session to reinforce learning and ensure continuity. November 2024 Schedule:

• November 4, 11, 18, and 25th (four three-hour sessions) at 6:00 PM EST.

Registration Deadlines:

• Participants must be registered by no later than 5:30 PM EST on November 4, 2024.
• Inquiries regarding webinars will not be replied to after November 4th at 12:00 PM EST.

Zoom Authentication:

• You must register with the original email address associated with your account. Using any other email will prevent you from joining the class.